AIPMT PRELIMS2002Physics-Motion in a Plane

AIPMT PRELIMS 2002 Physics Projectile Motion MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11

A particle (A) is dropped from a height and another particle (B) is projected in horizontal direction with speed of 5 m/s from the same height then correct statement is :-

A

Particle (A) will reach at ground first with respect to particle (B)

B

Particle (B) will reach at ground first with respect to particle (A)

C

Both particles will reach at ground simultaneously

D

Both particles will reach at ground with same speed

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Both particles will reach the ground simultaneously because the vertical motion is independent of horizontal motion and both start from the same height.

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